1988
Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis: clinical spectrum, prognosis, and diagnostic approach.
Chan C, Loke J, Virgulto J, Mohsenin V, Ferranti R, Lammertse T. Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis: clinical spectrum, prognosis, and diagnostic approach. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 1988, 69: 976-9. PMID: 3190422.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBilateral diaphragmatic paralysisDiaphragmatic paralysisAcute respiratory failurePulmonary function testsRestrictive ventilatory defectSevere respiratory insufficiencyArterial blood gasGood quality survivalChronic respiratory acidosisCardiopulmonary decompensationCor pulmonaleDiaphragmatic impairmentRespiratory failureRespiratory insufficiencyVentilatory defectClinical courseRetrospective reviewAppropriate therapyFunction testsCardiopulmonary statusUnderdiagnosed conditionClinical spectrumRespiratory acidosisBlood gasSupine position
1987
Diaphragmatic Dysfunction in Siblings with Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease)
Chan C, Mohsenin V, Loke J, Virgulto J, Sipski M, Ferranti R. Diaphragmatic Dysfunction in Siblings with Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease). CHEST Journal 1987, 91: 567-570. PMID: 3829750, DOI: 10.1378/chest.91.4.567.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetes mellitusDiabetes mellitusHereditary motorDiaphragmatic dysfunctionSensory neuropathyTooth diseaseCharcot-MariePhrenic nerve involvementDistal muscle atrophySleep apnea syndromeSensory neuropathy type 1Diaphragmatic impairmentNerve involvementApnea syndromeDiaphragmatic functionAppropriate therapyClinical findingsChronic degenerationSubclinical impairmentPeripheral nervesMuscle atrophyMellitusType 1DiseaseNeuropathy